26:Rest: The Importance of Sleep
“Each night, when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I’m reborn.”
Reflection:
I love to sleep. Sleeping is so very beneficial to my being - it is a necessary bodily function. Each night, I sleep for 8 hours. I like to go to sleep at 8PM and to wake at 4AM. My circadian rhythm is fine-tuned. I love the healing qualities of sleep. I love how my body cycles through so many restorative processes when I sleep.
In my life, I have to be careful to ensure that I am getting enough sleep. With so many things that I love to do, I could easily cut the corners on my sleep-time. But, I have learned that I function so much more effectively when I do allow myself the full 8 hours. I think better. I perform better. I am happier.
I find also that the quality of the sleep space is important as well. I try to make sure that each night, I get top-quality sleep. I sleep on the most natural, chemically and cruelty-free, sustainably made mattress. I use organic sheets, responsibly made. I black-out my room and have a completely quiet space. Lighting is so very important when it comes to sleeping well. In the dark, my body releases melatonin, a hormone that induces drowsiness. In the morning, as I reintroduce light into my life, my body releases cortisol which promotes energy and alertness. I set my phone on sleep-time. I love this: my phone plays me notes from Brahms Lullaby each night to remind me of my bed-time. It them blocks all calls and messages until my wake-time at 4AM. I love my life, and part of the reason why my life is so CHARMED, is because I take care of myself. And one of the most important ways that I do that, is through getting, good quality sleep every night. Sleep well.
Centering Thought:
I sleep; I am thankful.
Questions:
Do you get enough sleep?
Do you have a regular sleep schedule?
When do you usually go to bed?
At what tie do you like to wake?
Do you sleep soundly?
If you have trouble sleeping, how do you deal with that?
Do you appreciate sleep?
Gratitude:
I am so thankful for my ability to sleep soundly each night. I am thankful for my comfortable bed. I am thankful for my quiet space. I am thankful for the healing power of sleep. I am thankful that sleep is restorative and rejuvenating.
Blessings
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